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Schaumburg, Ill. -- In an attempt to clarify current standards of practice and simplify pain management terminology, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Executive Board has revised it guidelines for spay/neuter clinics.

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2009 Year in Review

Over the course of a year, DVM Newsmagazine published hundreds of news stories about the veterinary profession and trends influencing it. This list and photo gallery chronicles events influencing your profession in 2009.

Las Vegas -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) gave awards for service to the industry, distinguished teaching, and equine welfare at its ongoing 55th Annual Convention.

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East Lansing, Mich. - "Tides go two ways and can be dangerous," says Dr. David Morton, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, professor emeritus in biomedical science and biomedical ethics at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

The economy is hurting some clients, and practice owners nationwide are wondering about options to the standard cash, check, or credit. Almost 90 percent of practice owners told us they hold post-dated checks for clients, but is that a good idea?

Washington, D.C -- Private and public health experts will meet tomorrow morning in in Washington, D.C., to identify the obstacles standing in the way of moving the One Health initiative forward.